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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1907
Page
2
The article notes missionary efforts beyond preaching, detailing stations with schools and a hospital. Economical operation funds yearly expenses at 30 dollars for girls and 50 dollars for boys, educating thousands yearly. Bryan dined with H. O. Boatwright and departed for Palestine after services.
In a union service at the Baptist church Dr. Butler and Mr. Bryan spoke on missions. Bryan traced his faith journey from Baptist roots to Presbyterian alignment and noted his emphasis on foreign missions and the gospel’s reach to Asia, contrasting Christianity with Islam Buddhism and Confucianism.
Miss Helen Grantly returns to Bryan for New Year’s matinee and night shows at the Grand Opera house. She previously appeared in He Lord and Master and now headlines Under the Southern Cross with her company. Seats are sold at Cavitt’s Drug store with prices in the regular advertisement.
Tuesday evening at 8 30 watch night will be observed by the Methodist Sunday school with short talks and instrumental and vocal music. Ministers from various churches will join in. all are invited. The open door policy allows attendees to come and go at will. regular prayer meeting runs from 8 to 8 30.
W S Dixon, Eagle's popular correspondent from Dimmitt Castro county, visited Rock Prairie Wellborn Millican and Call on his way home. He has been away from Brazos county six years, built a good farm, held county office four years, and says he has done missionary work for the plains country.
Miss DeMancourt, an expert lady skater with favorable national notices, appears at the rink on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday January 6 7 and 8 at 9 30 each evening. The Bryan Lodge of Elks invites the public to a New Year reception January 1 1908 from 4 to 6 pm and 10 pm to midnight at Elks parlors with reception committee.
Rev. G. A. Foster, who recently received a call in Ellis county, has concluded to remain in Bryan and has accepted calls to the care of Bethel. His many friends throughout this section will learn of his decision with gratification.
Atlanta reports the new Georgia prohibition law takes effect with the new year making the state the first in the South to implement total ban on manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquor. Authorities estimate job losses tax revenue impact and property values in saloons while clubs may be taxed 500 dollars for locker liquor. Uncertain legality may lead to federal challenge next month.
Mrs Mollie Desmond who swallowed 144 needles in 1906 to end her life died Monday after twenty five surgeries had removed all but a dozen needles. Domestic troubles led to the impulsive act.
Joseph B. Ford of Williamsburg, at a friend’s Christmas party in New York City, went to a veranda and died after shooting himself. He had brought candy to the gathering and appeared in good spirits before saying the children reminded him of his late wife and his broken home.
Hon. William Jennings Bryan spoke in Palestine Texas to benefit the Reagan monument fund. He arrived from Bryan and was greeted by citizens. A 3:30 PM lecture at the opera house followed a luncheon and public reception at Mrs. Reagan’s Fort Houston residence.
The Free Baptist Sunday School elected Rev. John Swanwick as superintendent. Walter Lowry was named assistant superintendent, Mrs. Willis Evans secretary, and Mrs. Della Wooten treasurer at Sunday morning services.
Mr. S. W. Edge of Baylor University and his wife were at home for a holiday visit when he sold his general merchandise business in the Reliance community to Mr. Morgan. The Edges plan to return to Waco shortly.
The Sunday school of the Christian church elected Jas. J. Ray as superintendent Geo. A. Adams as assistant superintendent Miss Alberta Grace as secretary Harlan McGee as assistant secretary and J. T. McGee as treasurer during Sunday morning services. several positions filled.
Public notice states the wood saw is in good working order and will begin cutting wood on Monday, December 30th. Orders can be placed by phone at 105. Pricing lists ten cords or more at a per cord rate set by TT A Satterwhite, 21.
Marriage licenses have been issued to F. M. Nichols and Miss Etta Barnett, Tom Mary and Sammie Lawee, Mack Jordan and Lillie Neal.
The notice announces a relocation of the office after January 1 to the old stand east of Compress and extends happy New Year wishes. It references Howell Lumber Co and mentions social visits, Bryan speeches coverage, and travel of I. and G. N. railroad officials Col Price and Col Hawley who attended a Bryan lecture. It also notes visits by Misses Hattie Lou Hudson and Allie Conway and plans of Howell Ratliff and Mat Sheppard families moving to Colorado City with companions.
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